Deputy Director-General: Agricultural Research and Regulatory Services (AGR 26/2026)

Deputy Director-General: Agricultural Research and Regulatory Services (AGR 26/2026)

Job Purpose

The Western Cape Government is looking to employ a highly motivated and innovative individual, to manage the Branch: Agricultural Research and Regulatory Services for the Department of Agriculture, based in Elsenburg, Stellenbosch.

Qualifications

• Appropriate 5 year (NQF 8) qualification within an Agricultural Science or Public Administration environment
• A minimum of 8 years appropriate senior management experience
• The successful completion of the Senior Management Pre‑entry Programme (see paragraph 4 in notes below)

Key Performance Areas

• Enhance and sustain the departmental strategic direction in line with the strategic vision, budget and management plans of both the Department and the Western Cape Government
• Oversee strategic line function management regarding: (i) Vet...